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State Directors Meeting. Vice Admiral Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Jr., U.S. Navy (Ret.) Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere NOAA Administrator April 13, 2005. Outline. U.S. Ocean Action Plan update Ecosystem approach to management Observations Fisheries management - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
State Directors Meeting
Vice Admiral Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Jr., U.S. Navy (Ret.)
Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and AtmosphereNOAA Administrator
April 13, 2005
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OutlineOutline
U.S. Ocean Action Plan update
Ecosystem approach to management
Observations
Fisheries management
NOAA and the States
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U.S. Ocean Action Plan UpdateU.S. Ocean Action Plan Update
December 17, 2004
Executive Order: Committee on Ocean Policy
U.S. Ocean Action Plan
High level attention http://ocean.ceq.gov
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Ecosystem DefinitionsEcosystem Definitions
An ecosystem is a geographically specified system of organisms (including humans), the environment, and the processes that control its dynamics
Ecosystem approach to management:J Adaptive
J Regionally directed
J Takes account of ecosystem knowledge
J Takes account of uncertainty
J Considers multiple external influences
J Strives to balance diverse societal objectives
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North Pacific Climate Regimes & Ecosystem Productivity (NPCREP)
North Pacific Climate Regimes & Ecosystem Productivity (NPCREP)
Climate change is affecting species distribution, recruitment, harvests and trophic interactions
Supported by a biophysical monitoring network
Provides managers with qualitative and quantitative assessments and predictions
J Qualitative – provides general conclusions about the status and trends of the ecosystem
J Quantitative – provides specific conclusions on status and trends of populations
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Earth Observations & FisheriesEarth Observations & Fisheries
Commercial & recreational catch statistics
Stock assessments
Observer program
Standardized sampling gear
Oceanographic & lower trophic level data
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Federal Fisheries ManagementFederal Fisheries Management
Northwest
Southwest
Alaska
Northeast
Southeast
Pacific
PFMCCA, OR, WAPFMCCA, OR, WA
PSMFCAK, CA, ID, OR, WAPSMFCAK, CA, ID, OR, WA
NPFMCAKNPFMCAK
WPFMCAm Samoa, Guam, HI, CNMIWPFMCAm Samoa, Guam, HI, CNMI
GSMFCAL, FL, LA, MS, TXGSMFCAL, FL, LA, MS, TX
GMFMCAL, LA, MS, TX, FLGMFMCAL, LA, MS, TX, FL
CFMCPR, USVICFMCPR, USVI
SAFMCE. FL, GA, NC, SCSAFMCE. FL, GA, NC, SC
MAFMCDE, MD, NC, NJ, NY, PA, VA
MAFMCDE, MD, NC, NJ, NY, PA, VA
NEFMCCT, MA, ME, NH, RI
NEFMCCT, MA, ME, NH, RI
ASMFCCT, DE, GA, MA, MD, ME,NC, NH, NJNY, PA, SC, RI, VA , FL
ASMFCCT, DE, GA, MA, MD, ME,NC, NH, NJNY, PA, SC, RI, VA , FL
= Fishery Management Council= Marine Fishery Commission
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Large Marine EcosystemsLarge Marine Ecosystems
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Southeast Aquatic Resources Partnership (SARP)
Southeast Aquatic Resources Partnership (SARP)
Regional effort that moves beyond tradition of individual federal and state responsibilities
13 states, NOAA, DOI, 2 commissions, 2 councils
Six issue areas: J public useJ fishery mitigationJ imperiled fish and aquatic species recoveryJ interjurisdictional fisheriesJ aquatic habitat conservationJ aquatic nuisance species
Aquatic Nuisance Species plans and Aquatic Habitat Plan being developed
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Recreational LicensesRecreational Licenses
U.S. Ocean Action Plan:J make data collection from licenses compatible across U.S.
J create draft proposal for completing existing network or propose alternatives
States have extensive experience
NOAA and States must work together on challenges
Licenses will enhance data and improve management
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Recreational Fisheries Strategic PlanRecreational Fisheries Strategic Plan
February 17, 2005
Defines a vision for the future of recreational fisheries
Opportunity for States and NOAA to work together
J New management techniques
J Two consultations per year on data
J Data: computerized & comparable
J Coordinate joint research projects
J Regional implementation teams
J Enforcement
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ocs/recfsh/strategy.htm
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EnforcementEnforcement
Cooperative Enforcement Program increases federal patrols and strengthens state resources
Joint Enforcement Agreements with 25 statesJ .25 M hours of federal patrols conducted by states
J States received over $36 million for patrols, infrastructure, and conservation mission
Partnership allows for coordination, communication and protection of living marine resources
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Magnuson-Stevens ActMagnuson-Stevens Act
Current system generally works well
Reauthorization
Improvements in some areasJ Ecosystem management
J Council representation
J Reducing overcapacity
J IFQs and dedicated access privileges
J Improved regional fisheries management
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AquacultureAquaculture
Opportunities: satisfy rising demand for seafood, reduce trade deficit, enhance food security, replenish depleted species, provide coastal jobs
Challenges: divergent views, balancing multiple uses, lack of regulatory framework
President to propose offshore aquaculture legislationJ Grants authority to issue offshore aquaculture permits
J Provides environmental and other safeguards
J Supports development of offshore aquaculture
Agency will consult with states before issuing permits
Regulatory process will include ample opportunity for participation
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Other NOAA ServicesOther NOAA Services
NOAA’s Ocean ServiceJ Coastal Zone ManagementJ Marine NavigationJ Tides and currentsJ Spill responseJ Harmful algal blooms
NOAA’s National Weather ServiceJ Predictions/forecasts: hurricanes, tornadoes, floods
NOAA ResearchJ Sea Grant partnerships
NOAA Satellites and Information ServiceJ SARSATJ Observations
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Wrap UpWrap Up
U.S. Ocean Action Plan—take advantage of high level attention
Ecosystem approach to management—evolutionary and incremental
Observations—science based fisheries management
Fisheries management—State-Federal partnerships important to success
Questions?